Question

Which statement below best describes the transformation of parallelogram WXYZ to parallelogram W' X' Y' Z'?

A a reflection across the x axis
B a reflection across the y axis
C a reflection across the x axis and then across the y axis
D a translation of 8 units down

Answer 1

The answer is B. A reflection across the x-axis.

Answer 2

The answer is B <<<<=====
A reflection across the x axis means that any point is moved down the same number of squares as that point is above the x axis.

It is like seeing your reflection in a mirror. Your face looks like it is the same distance behind the glass as you measure your face in front of the glass.